Journal
The works of Don Lyons
I read Yorkville Diaries and Clara by Don Lyons nine years ago and have been on the lookout for any more of his works. At
My favourite Beatles song, through the years
The Beatles are my favourite group and with such a vast catalogue of brilliant songs, it is hard to answer the question “What’s your favourite
Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole
Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole by Cecilia Blomdahl was a stunning collection of photos and stories about
Visiting Mom on Mother’s Day
Mark and I spent the day with our cruise friend Larry at his home in Richmond Hill. We had met him at Le Champ de
Scrabble Club / May 8, 2025
I won all three last night, to take my record to 49-8: 396-289 against Richard. Richard is a new player who has come to the
Hunting by Stars
Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline fleshes out the story first introduced in The Marrow Thieves yet didn’t have the dream elements that made my
Secret Path
Secret Path is an oversize (12″ × 12″) wordless graphic novel by Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire. Lemire was the illustrator and Downie wrote the
Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir
Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir by Lamya H is the author’s coming-out story. Lamya, whose author photo on the rear inside flap is as anonymous